#VU98832 Use of hard-coded credentials in MXsecurity - CVE-2024-4740

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98832

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4740

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MXsecurity
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Moxa

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive informatin.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can tamper with sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MXsecurity: 1.0 - 1.1.0

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External links
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-231878-mxsecurity-series-multiple-vulnerabilities

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.